Ordain

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With a unique brand of progressive rock, Ordain's music displays their passion for creativity and high standard of musicianship. The band strive for optimal musical originality while injecting a raw passion and powerful dynamic range into their songs.

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Biography

Since 2003, Melbourne-based rock band Ordain has been feeding ideas and emotions into quality songs designed to excite, sadden and give hope to a broad listening audience, saluting the musical legends that once travelled a similar journey.

With a unique brand of progressive rock, Ordain's music displays their passion for creativity and high standard of musicianship.

The band strives for optimal musical originality, while injecting a raw passion and powerful dynamic range into their songs.

Ordain has been building upon a rapidly growing local fan base following their success in the Australian JJJ Unearthed competition with three top 5 songs. Ordain has recently secured a distribution deal throughout the Pacific region and was recently invited to play in front of crowds in excess of 25,000 at the New Zealand Parachute Rock Festival. Coming off the back of their tour of North America, Ordain is poised to open for a string of major local acts.

Keep your eyes peeled - this band is taking no prisoners!

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Lyrics

Against The Grain

Written By: Scott Lathwood

Trapped In conflict, release controlBring me back on track, condemn my soulFor the truth I speak, the views I stressFor the mind that trips in this one big messPouring sand, drown my voiceI never had a choice, where we belong

I have never rejoicedFrom the roots where we grow

And all of this frustration is inside of meYou can see my intention to set you freeThe eye of the sunRedeems my painThe life that I live runs against the grain

If you join my side, this world seems unrealAll the scares that hide and will never healI won't forfeit nowHour glass has turnedMist has made me blindMy views I have earned

I have never rejoicedFrom the roots where we grow

And all of this frustration is inside of meYou can see my intention to set you freeThe eye of the sunRedeems my painThe life that I live runs against the grain

If I could change one thingI would not feel againI'm sick of all your taunts and I can not retaliateRemember what you've saidThis is your darkest dayIt's trapped inside your head and I could never be that way

And we FlyAnd we FallAnd you trust in us all

And all of this frustration is inside of meYou can see my intention to set you freeThe eye of the sunRedeems my painThe life that I live runs against the grain

Never

Written By: Scott Lathwood

Live for the presentAll the thoughts in my headCould have broken my silence but nothing was saidI dwell in this sorrow until the day it forgivesA non existent tomorrow won't let me forget

Take all the times that I will never forget'Cause they will always be mineWhen I'm lost in myself while I'm looking awayI'll never leave them behind

These thoughts I portray are the easy way outWhen I come to terms, I look to the groundI gave my word and now Im fighting my doubtsCan't find a reason and its killing me now

Take all the times that I will never forget'Cause they will always be mineWhen I'm lost in myself while I'm looking awayI'll never leave them behind

Pick up the pieces till it comes to an endLike a mind with no soul that won't comprehendThis voice has spoken the curtain has drawnMy ways are broken and are yet to be born

These thoughts I portray are the easy way outWhen I come to terms, I look to the groundI gave my word and now Im fighting my doubtsCan't find a reason and it's killing me now

Take all the times that I will never forget'Cause they will always be mineWhen I'm lost in myself while I'm looking awayI'll never leave them behind

Though the days miss your callWhile the silence stains I thought I heard you cryJust to know past this world lyes moreAnd one day well see through these troubled times

We will meet again under the skyAnd we shall find the truth to lifeI've lost apart of meThat Ive misplacedIt's somewhere safe within my soulFor we will both confide for lifeFor life!

These thoughts I portray are the easy way outWhen I come to terms, I look to the groundI gave my word and now Im fighting my doubtsCan't find a reason and it's killing me now

Take all the times that I will never forget'Cause they will always be mineWhen I'm lost in myself while I'm looking awayI'll never leave them behind

Through Angel's Eyes

Written By: Scott Lathwood

A vision waits inside of me It’s a Feeling of something Actions based on silent screams It’s turning Eradication has its flawsWe’re praying nowWho’s praying now?

Can you see me? I’m crying You lie, you cheat It’s the way it has to be Who waits for time Who tows the line All this you’ll find Through angel's eyes

A moment spent with all she meets Are you tired of talkingEmpty Room and vacant sheets on reason Stay awake for what it’s worth In circles why In circles why

Can I see you Your Dieing? Your Life rings true It’s the way you choose to be Who waits for time Who tows the line All this you’ll find Through angel's eyes

This day brings us new light Take this life To Defy

Seise, Break these ties We confide Who resides?

Can you see me? I’m crying You lie, you cheat It’s the way it has to be Who waits for time Who tows the line All this you’ll find Through angel's eyes

Walk Away

Written By: Scott Lathwood

It seems like for years we fought out battles inside Never the less our roads have hindered, I’m tired And I’ve given all I can its time to make a standWithered and detached

Hold fear down Show me howJust to know who I am and to hold youI’ll take back what’s mine And I could walk away at any time

Now we part out ways Our life, our hope, our dreams lay I’ve fought the war, I’ve been mistreated Least let us forget How could we forget?

Need I wonder? Leave me tainted Time will heal us Paths be slatted Lesson tort me No one yearns for trust

Discography

Songs from both collections can be streamed from the myspace at: myspace.com/ordain

Set List

An all-original sets goes for around 45-50 mins, consisting of 10 songs that go between 3-6 mins long. The band also has a cover list that includes music from Green Day, Nickleback, Incubus, Pearl Jam, Three Days Grace, and Seether.